Technician Class

posted Apr 24, 2017, 7:43 PM by K8CY ACARC

The Ashtabula County Amateur Radio Club will be providing a series of classes to teach those interested the material needed to pass the FCC Technician Class License Exam. The classes will begin on Monday, May 22, 2017 and continue every Monday, except Memorial Day, until June 19, 2017. Classes will be held from 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM at the Ashtabula County District Library, 4335 Park Ave, Ashtabula, OH 44004. Tests will be offered at the Club's Field Day event on June 3, 2017.

The Technician class license is the entry-level license of choice for most new ham radio operators. To earn the Technician license requires passing one examination totaling 35 questions on radio theory, regulations and operating practices. The license gives access to all Amateur Radio frequencies above 30 megahertz, allowing these licensees the ability to communicate locally and most often within North America. It also allows for some limited privileges on the HF (also called "short wave") bands used for international communications.